Crime Rate in Denver, Colorado (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Denver based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Denver has a violent crime rate of 993.0 per 100,000 residents, 177% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Denver is 9.8 per 100K, with 71 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 2.8% compared to the previous year.
- →Denver's violent crime rate is above the Colorado state average of 476.3/100K.
722,031
Population
993.0
Violent Rate
9.8
Murder Rate
4761.6
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Denver decreased by -2.8% from the previous year. The city is currently on a worsening trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Denver by type:
1.0%
Murder
9.4%
Rape
17.7%
Robbery
71.8%
Assault
How Denver Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 722,031 | 993.0 | 9.8 | 4761.6 |
| 2023 | 712,222 | 1021.7 | 11.9 | 5750.6 |
| 2022 | 705,264 | 1069.8 | 12.8 | 6428.2 |
| 2021 | 740,209 | 931.8 | 13.5 | 5779.6 |
| 2020 | 737,709 | 857.9 | 13.2 | 4648.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Denver?
Denver has a violent crime rate of 993.0 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4761.6 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Denver safe?
Denver receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 97th percentile for safety.
How does Denver compare to the national average?
Denver's violent crime rate of 993.0/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.